It's been a year since I last got an MRI and did treatment. I played through this season as an outfielder and did not pitch at all. Some days my elbow felt really weak. So today I visited my orthopedist who specializes in the hand and wrist. She said that curing medial epicondylitis is an on going process of PT and possibly a cortisone injection. On the other hand, my UCL is currently a grade 1 sprain according to the year old MRI. She says since I am not riding on a baseball scholarship, I do not need surgery. I'm just kind of upset because it keeps coming back and forth and this injury is limiting my potential. I can't throw as hard nor as far as I used to. I want to play in the future even though I do not have a guaranteed roster spot.
The orthopedist did seem kind of rushed and did not do any arm tests. She just came in and asked me simple questions and told me to start PT again.
I just need some advice on what to do. I have scheduled an appointment for an elbow specialist next month for a second opinion.
Thank you.